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	Embalming - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Embalming began to come back into practice in parallel with the anatomists of the Renaissance who needed to be able to preserve their specimens.
		The embalming solution is injected through a mechanical pump and the embalmer massages the corpse to ensure a proper distribution of the embalming fluid.
		Embalming is no longer allowed in the Netherlands, except in the case of international transport of the corpse and in the case of members of the royal family, who choose individually for or against it.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Embalming (3585 words)

	Embalming fluid - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Embalming fluid is a mixture of chemicals used to preserve deceased individuals, sometimes only until the funeral, other times indefinitely.
		Embalming fluid is used to preserve the deceased, and is injected into the arteries of the deceased during embalming.
		The term "embalming fluid" is also slang for the psychoactive drug PCP, and possibly other dissociatives.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Embalming_fluid (211 words)

	Embalming
		Embalming is primarily done to disinfect and preserve the remains.
		To begin the embalming process, which is the removal of blood, and replacing it with a formaldehyde based fluid, a small incision is usually made on the remains right side of the lower neck.
		The basic theory is to pump embalming fluid into the artery, and this will cause the blood to return through the veins and flow outside the remains for disposal.
	www.vazzafunerals.com /Embalming_-36507.html (1431 words)

	AJ'S MORBID EMBALMING TECHNIQUES
		The embalming fluid is prepared from propylene glycol which keeps the muscles moist; 10% buffered formalin used as a fixative; isopropyl alcohol used as a preservative; and liquefied phenol, which is used as a mold preventative.
		Before the embalming fluid is injected, air is removed from the connecting tube to avoid any possible airlocks produced by the vessels of the cadaver during the injection of the fluid.
		The embalming fluid provides the embalmed body with moderate degrees of mobility of the neck, shoulder, pelvic girdles, and limbs and at the same time, yields an adequate degree of hardness of the muscles for dissection (Bradbury, 1971).
	www.geocities.com /morbidaj/embalm.htm (2055 words)

	WYFDA-Wyoming Funeral Directors Association
		The modern embalming process is designed to retard tissue decomposition for the period of time necessary for disposition as arranged for by the family of the deceased.
		Embalming is accomplished by a chemical "fixation" of the cell protein.
		In modern embalming then, an embalming fluid that is both a disinfectant and a preservative is injected into the circulatory system of the body by an electric pump while the blood is forced out of the body and disposed of.
	www.wyfda.org /basics_3.html (2212 words)

	Embalming
		Embalming is a physically invasive process in which special devices are implanted, and chemicals and techniques are used to give an appearance of restful repose.
		The funeral industry promotes embalming and viewing as a means to show "proper respect for the body," and to establish the "clear identity" of the corpse so that the reality of death cannot be denied by those who view the body.
		Arterial embalming is begun by injecting embalming fluid into an artery while the blood is drained from a nearby vein or from the heart.
	www.funerals.org /faq/embalm.htm (1080 words)

	HighBeam Encyclopedia - embalming (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		EMBALMING [embalming], practice of preserving the body after death by artificial means.
		Although the embalming methods of the Egyptians varied according to the wealth and rank of the deceased, bodies were usually immersed for several weeks in a soda solution after the body cavities had been filled with resins and spices.
		Traditional embalming methods were largely abandoned with the spread of Christianity, but preservation of bodies continued in Egypt for several centuries.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/e/embalmin.asp (456 words)

	Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Information on Embalming
		Embalming is defined as the preservation of a body from decay, originally with spices and more recently through arterial injection of embalming fluid.
		Approximately one pint of embalming fluid per stone weight of the body, plus one pint, is used.
		Embalming may also be recommended as a pre-requisite to "viewing", the implication being that an unembalmed body may cause distress.
	www.dudley.gov.uk /index.asp?pgid=2393 (1061 words)

	Facts on Embalming by Booga (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		There are several reasons for embalming, the biggest being in the interest of public health, however, the most important to the bereaved family is the restorative value which allows the funeral director to achieve a more natural appearance of the deceased for viewing.
		The concept behind embalming is fairly simple, that is to remove and/or neutralize any disease, bacteria, virus or other organism which poses potential problems of unpleasant odors or appearance of the deceased or possible transmission of infectious disease to the public.
		As the fluid is injected pressure begins to build in the vascular system and the veins become distended under the skin surface, and if dyes are used in the embalming fluid color changes will start to be seen in the skin.
	www.glemon.com /embalm.htm (1189 words)

	Embalming
		Embalming is defined as the process of treating and/or preserving a corpse in such a way that prevents or delays decomposition.
		The modern embalming is not as complex as its ancient counterparts.
		It is a machine in which the embalming fluids are mixed with a certain amount of water to be flushed through the body (Collins).
	www.angelfire.com /ca5/TCats/Embalm.html (2686 words)

	embalming
		The embalming fluids are diluted with water, usually eight ounces to the gallon.
		Embalming fluids were just one of the many items made and marketed for the funeral industry.
		Today’s fluids use a variety of chemicals and may not have a large percentage of formaldehyde that was in use years ago.
	www.geocities.com /funeralhistory/embalming.html (1201 words)

	Embalming Fluid
		Embalming fluid is a compound of formaldehyde, methanol, ethanol and other solvents.
		Embalming fluid is usually found in morgues and funeral homes, however, the fluid also can be purchased directly from chemical companies in person or from the Internet.
		Effects from exposure to embalming fluid include: bronchitis, body tissue destruction, brain damage, lung damage, impaired coordination, and inflammation and sores in the throat, nose, and esophagus.
	www.streetdrugs.org /embalm.htm (271 words)

	embalming
		Arsenic embalming began as a sanitary practice and a practical means to preserve the body until burial or for transport.
		What the embalming practitioners, or undertakers, did not consider were the long-term effects of placing significant amounts of arsenic in concentrated burial areas—cemeteries.
		Although fluid composition was often a trade secret, arsenic was the primary embalming agent because it effectively killed or halted the microorganisms responsible for decomposition.
	www.waterindustry.org /arsenic-3.htm (2095 words)

	Funeral director job not for everyone
		Embalming is only required if the body will be transported across state lines, transported by an airline, death was due to a communicable disease, or burial will take place more than 72 hours after death.
		The primary preservative in embalming fluid is formaldehyde.
		The 16-ounce bottle of embalming fluid is placed in a pump and diluted with two gallons of water.
	www.herald-journal.com /archives/1997/funeral.html (1058 words)

	Embalming Fluid?
		PCP and embalming fluid seem to be historically and semantically intertwined.
		The term "embalming fluid" was used to refer to PCP in the seventies, considered by some to be a marketing ploy.
		Embalming fluid has reportedly been used to cover the smell of PCP to evade detection through customs.
	www.inch.com /~jholland/julie/illie.htm (3133 words)

	Embalming
		Improper embalming makes skillful cosmetizing impossible, and may result in a mummified effect (horrors!!), which must be avoided at all costs.
		Steady, low-pressure injection of embalming fluids, with frequent drainage is crucial.
		Cavity embalming should be thorough and done as soon as possible after arterial injection of embalming fluid is complete.
	www.everwonder.com /david/worldofdeath/embalm.html (527 words)

	Death - the last taboo: Morgues and mortuaries - Embalming
		Modern embalming involves the injection of chemicals directly into the body through blood vessels for the purposes of sanitation, preservation and presentation.
		In New South Wales, bodies are normally fully embalmed if the body is to be transported overseas, is going into an above-ground vault; is to be kept unrefrigerated for more than eight hours, or is to be kept for longer than five days.
		Temporary or cosmetic embalming, which improves the deceased's appearance, is often carried out prior to a viewing.
	www.deathonline.net /what_happens/morgue/embalming.cfm (122 words)

	Embalming the Anatomical Donor
		Many of us have embalmed individuals who were organ and tissue donors, but seldom are we asked to embalm someone who has donated their entire body to science.
		Again, the fluid is mixed a gallon at a time, using 16 ounces of embalming fluid per gallon of water.
		A thorough embalming report should be completed and sent with all of the necessary paperwork and forms that are requested by the medical facility.
	www.biomed.lib.umn.edu /hw/anatomical.html (1714 words)

	Fry: A Study of Adolescents Use of Embalming Fluid with Marijuana and Tobacco
		Embalming fluid, which is used in conjunction with marijuana or tobacco, is a compound of formaldehyde, methanol, ethyl alcohol or ethanol, and other solvents.
		Embalming fluid is a compound liquid whose predominant components also include formaldehyde and ethyl alcohol or ethanol, the psychoactive ingredient in alcoholic beverages.
		Reports of the effects of consuming marijuana soaked with the embalming fluid compound are consistent with the effects of tetrahydrocannabinol or THC (the primary psychoactive ingredient in marijuana), PCP, and the chemicals in embalming fluid.
	intervention.org /fry.htm (5956 words)

	What is Embalming & How is it Done (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Approximately 3 gallons of a mixture of fluid and water are circulated through the remains for through Disinfection and preservation to take place.
		There are times when clots and other factors stop the flow of fluid through out the whole system, and at these times, other points of injection are necessary in order to do a complete and through embalming.
		There are many factors which go into the process, which cannot be explained here due to space limitations, but some of the factors that the funeral director must assess before embalming are the mode of death, the weight of the remains, the general overall condition of the remains, any disease associated with the remains, etc.
	geeks.dyndns.org /ay/Embalming.htm (1442 words)

	Havering - Embalming
		The process is generally referred to as 'cosmetic embalming' and is used to improve the visual appearance of the body and prevent deterioration in the period leading up to the funeral.
		2% of the embalming fluid is normally formaldehyde, which is an irritant and a volatile acid.
		Embalming may also be recommended before you see the body as an unembalmed body may cause distress.
	www.havering.gov.uk /index.cfm?articleid=4463 (1047 words)

	Information on Embalming
		The decision as to the merits of embalming must lie with the individual although a number of issues should be considered.
		Embalming may also be recommended as a pre-requisite to “viewing”, the implication being that an unembalmed body may cause distress.
		It takes a minimum one hour to correctly embalm a body and the charge for this is £20.00 to £25.00 (1996), which includes the cost of chemicals, etc. Some comments by the bereaved suggest that following embalming, the facial features of the body have been altered.
	www.macclesfield.gov.uk /standardpage.asp?pageid=11806 (1042 words)

	Embalming
		In America, embalming began during the Civil War, when soldiers were prepared and returned for burial in their home towns.
		Embalming is done for preservation as well as sanitation and public health reasons.
		The most common method of embalming is a process by which the embalming fluid is introduced through the vascular system, and thereby stopping the normal rate of decomposition.
	www.oquinnpeebles.com /embalming.htm (239 words)

	BBC News \| HEALTH \| Drug users turn to embalming fluid
		Research has found that the use of embalming fluid is becoming increasingly popular among young people who are searching for new drug experiences.
		The most common method is to dip a tobacco or marijuana cigarette in the embalming fluid, then dry it before smoking it.
		Embalming fluid is mixture of the preservative formaldehyde, methanol, ethanol and other solvents.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/health/1459973.stm (452 words)

	Embalming--The Basic about Embalming and Funeral Services
		Embalming is the funeral custom of cleansing and disinfecting bodies after death.
		Most bodies in the USA and Canada are embalmed, though it is not required by law in most cases.
		Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing.
	www.funeralplan.com /products/embalming.html (514 words)

	Erowid PCP Vault : Embalming Fluid, Wet, Fry
		There appears to be a current trend of the use of substances known alternately by the slang names 'embalming fluid', 'fry', 'formaldehyde', 'wet', 'water', or 'amp'.
		It is entirely possible (actually quite likely) that the confusion between PCP and embalming fluid (formaldehyde) has gone so far as to cause a new trend where PCP is actually mixed with formaldehye (or other 'embalming fluids') and used as a recreational psychoactive.
		Embalming fluid, as used in a mortuary, is traditionally made from formaldehyde.
	www.erowid.org /chemicals/pcp/pcp_info6.shtml (366 words)

	Conversion of sertraline to N-methyl sertraline in embalming fluid: a forensic implication.
		Conversion of sertraline to N-methyl sertraline in embalming fluid: a forensic implication.
		The practice of embalming a cadaver is common, yet it may create problems for forensic toxicologists if the case was not previously suspected to involve drug overdose.
		Bookmark Conversion of sertraline to N-methyl sertraline in embalming fluid: a forensic implication.
	counsellingresource.com /medications-research/2006/07/30/conversion-of-sertraline-to-n-methyl-sertraline-in-embalming-fluid-a-forensic-implication (427 words)

	NMFH Civil War Embalming Exhibit - Online exhibit
		Dr. Holmes (standing) is embalming the body of a soldier brought from the battlefield.
		After embalming was complete, the remains were placed in a wooden coffin located to the right of the table, later to be buried locally or shipped to the soldier's family.
		Holmes' reputation as an embalmer skyrocketed with his embalming of the body of Colonel Elmer E. Ellsworth, who had served as a clerk in President Lincoln's Springfield law office and later as a security guard to the president.
	www.nmfh.org /exhibits/holmes (556 words)

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